Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and The Royal College of Pathologists once again joined together to raise awareness of the different pathology specialties and their role in modern healthcare during National Pathology Week. The theme of this year's initiative was ‘Pathology: the building blocks of life’, and focused on the role of pathology in improving the health of mothers and babies. Speaking at the official launch, Brent Bartlett, marketing director at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (pictured, right, with Dr Suzy Lishman and Professor Peter Furness), said: "We are very proud to once again stand side by side with The Royal College of Pathologists in championing the important role our discipline has to play in modern patient pathways. In today's austerity and efficiency climate it is essential that we work in partnership for the same aims and keep the focus firmly on what matters most – the patient"
Professor Peter Furness, President of The Royal College of Pathologists, said, “Pathology is the unseen science behind patient diagnosis and treatment. It is therefore vital that we champion the role that it has to play in today's health environment. National Pathology Week enables us to reach out beyond the science community and inform patient groups, school children and the wider general public. We are grateful once again for Siemens’ support in this initiative.”
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